Hello John,

In January, Governor Kathy Hochul will submit her Executive Budget, shaping the course for funding New York’s schools in the year ahead. Now is our moment to set the agenda and make our demands impossible for her to ignore, forcing her to follow our lead and heed our call. Take our survey to take direct action now.

Foundation Aid has made a profound impact on our public schools, leaving no district untouched. This vital funding formula, designed to promote statewide equity, has led to diverse impacts, from reducing class sizes in some districts, expanding social-emotional learning support services in others, and providing additional assistance to students with disabilities and those who are unhoused. Yet, the unique effects of Foundation Aid funding, informed by outdated census data, remain unclear on a statewide scale.

We cannot afford to lose or diminish this critical funding when Governor Hochul presents her 2024 Executive Budget. We need your voice, your experiences, and your passion to champion more equitable support and funding for the education of our youngest New Yorkers.

Join the fight now by completing our School Funding Survey. Your input is crucial to help us uncover the true impacts of Foundation Aid in your community and advocate for ongoing support and funding for your schools. Whether you have direct experience with the public school system or you’re here as an ally (thank you!), we want to hear from you. Even if you’re uncertain about the impacts of Foundation Aid in your school, we’re interested in learning about your school community and its unique needs. Please share the survey and encourage others in your community to participate. Your collective voices are a powerful tool for ensuring ongoing support and more equitable funding for your community and all public schools across the state.

Together we hold the power to shape a brighter, more equitable future for New York’s students. Be the catalyst for change that our kids urgently need – make your voice heard!

Thank you for your unwavering support and dedication to the pivotal cause that is the future of our public education system.